Psychology 2990A/B Study Guide - Mental Disorder, Peremptory Challenge, Sentenced

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2990A/B
• Professor: All

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6 months in prison (see text pg 32-36)which offences will result in jury trial : when jury is involved when the greatest consequences for the accused. Part 2: the role of juries they apply the law as defined by judges,to the admissible evidence, and render a unanimous verdict of guilty or not guilty also, juries represent the community where the crime occurred. Adds legitimacy and public acceptance to verdicts serve as the conscious of the community (can guard against laws perceived to be unfair. Involves 3 issues: can set aside all preexisting biases (prejudice, attitudes about types of, must ignore all inadmissible evidence eg. things reported in the media no connection to accused no personal interest in particular outcomes of trial. 2 steps to taken to ensure impartiality must swear in oath to be impartial. At beginning of trial and at end before crime) verdict. Are publication bans effective in preventing bias: a.